Mangaluru: D Vedavyas Kamath, the BJP candidate from Mangaluru South Assembly constituency unit filed his nomination on April 23, Monday.

Prior to filing his nomination, he visited Shree Gokarnanatha Temple at Kudroli where he offered prayers to the Lord and also paid respects to the idol of Brahmashree Narayana Guru at the shrine.

Later he arrived at the office at the Electoral Officer through a procession from Kudroli, Mannagudda and Ballalbagh. A large number of party workers, office bearers and well-wishers were present.